Duke Energy denies allegations in contract lawsuit

Jan 17 (Reuters) - Electric power company Duke Energy
(DUK.N: Quotazione) said it denied allegations in contract lawsuit filed in
a federal court alleging that the company and certain
affiliates set inequitable utility prices to the detriment of
the complaining customers.

The company said the allegations were without merit and
that it would vigorously defend itself.
(Reporting by Neetha Mahadevan in Bangalore)